The 2022 political season is just starting, but there are already three Republicans with statewide experience running for attorney general — including the incumbent.
Rick Perry
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Health care
Rick Perry returns to the Texas Capitol to pitch study of psychedelic drugs for PTSD in veterans
The former Republican governor is throwing his weight behind a bill by state Rep. Alex Dominguez, D-Brownsville, that would order a clinical study of using psilocybin — found in “magic mushrooms” — to help veterans with mental health problems.
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Energy
West Texas is on track to get even more nuclear waste — thanks to the federal government
A hazardous waste disposal company in Andrews County wants to handle more dangerous levels of nuclear waste. Federal agencies are pondering new rules that could allow more of it to come to Texas.
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Energy
As energy secretary, Rick Perry mixed money and politics in Ukraine. The deals could be worth billions.
When the then-energy secretary accidentally helped lead the president into impeachment, he was simultaneously trying to help his friends cash in on a big gas deal.
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Texas 2020 Elections
This judge refused to toss Rick Perry’s indictment. Now Perry is backing his opponent in Court of Criminal Appeals race.
A PAC with close ties to Perry is backing Gina Parker’s campaign to oust incumbent Judge Bert Richardson in the GOP primary.
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U.S. ambassador on Rick Perry, Rudy Giuliani and Ukraine: “We did not want to work with Mr. Giuliani”
Gordon Sondland testified Wednesday that Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, pushed a quid pro quo between the American and Ukrainian leadership. The ambassador confirmed he worked closely with Perry, the outgoing energy secretary, on Ukrainian policy.
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Energy
Two of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s political supporters won “potentially lucrative” Ukraine energy deal, report says
The Associated Press reports that the oil and gas exploration contract was awarded after Perry recommended one of his backers as an energy adviser to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Politics
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry tells Donald Trump he will resign as energy secretary
The president, visiting Dallas, said he already has a replacement in mind. Perry’s resignation comes amid increasing scrutiny of his role in the administration’s communications with Ukraine.
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Democrats subpoena Rick Perry for documents related to impeachment inquiry
The former Texas governor will have to hand over documents related to his involvement in the president’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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TribCast
TribCast: Rick Perry and Ukraine, and George P. Bush’s college turnaround
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Abby, Patrick, Jolie and Jay about Rick Perry’s role in Ukraine and his political future, the aftermath of the Botham Jean trial and George P. Bush’s college turnaround.